An iconic Edinburgh landmark has been named as the 'most haunted place to visit in Scotland', just in time for Halloween.
Edinburgh Castle was awarded the spooky title this week after it managed to beat out a number of other eerie locations around the country.
It's no secret the capital has a dark and gruesome history, with many a battle taking place at the castle, and many have claimed to have 'seen a ghost' over the years.
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Visited by thousands over the years, perhaps the most commonly told story is that of the Ghost Piper, said to be a young boy that haunts the tunnels after being made to map out the dark passageways, playing his instrument as he went.
Taking into account the number of haunted sightings made over the years, TripAdvisor reviews and even Instagram data, Stelrad announced this week that the castle is where you're most likely to spot something paranormal.
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However, other Edinburgh locations did make the top 12, with the likes of the Edinburgh Vaults coming in fourth place, and Mary King's Close in fifth.
You can find the full list below:
- Edinburgh Castle
- Stirling Castle
- Gloms Castle
- Edinburgh Vaults
- Mary King’s Close
- Rosslyn Chapel
- Cawdoor Castle
- Culloden Moor
- Skaill House
- Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
- Duntulm Castle
- Ardowan House
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